Matera (Italian pronunciation: [maˈtɛːra], locally ⓘ; Materano: Matàrë [maˈtæːrə]) is a city and the capital of the Province of Matera in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy.

Jan 22, 2023 · Matera is a city with a long and fascinating history. A complex of cave dwellings, stone buildings, and churches sit on the rolling hillsides, creating one of the most photogenic cities in Italy. Matera has recently been featured in numerous films, increasing its popularity.

Jan 19, 2024 · What is special about Matera? The city is made up of two large sassi (the stones) – Barisano and Caveoso, which were dug into to create caves that house homes, hotels, restaurants, shops, cafes, art galleries, and museums.

In town, visit the Domenico Ridola National Museum. Matera’s real claim to fame, though, and the reason it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the extensive series of cave dwellings ("i sassi") southeast of town, first inhabited by Benedictine and Basilian monks.

Jun 8, 2023 · Matera is located in the southern part of Italy, specifically in the Basilicata region. The city is situated on the edge of the Gravina di Matera Canyon, overlooking a breathtaking panorama. To visualize its layout, imagine the city divided into four main areas: Sasso Barisano, Sasso Caveoso, Civita, and Piano.

The Basilicata region’s oldest city, Matera, sits atop a rocky outcrop. Among its many attractions is the Sassi region, a cluster of cave dwellings built into the mountainside. Here you’ll find many old 13th-century churches to explore.

Jul 3, 2023 · Travelers need to hike from Sassi di Matera, heading downhill first only to head straight back up, but the bountiful views are worth the sweat spent on the journey. Take a tour with an expert.

Matera, Basilicata's jewel, may be the world's third-longest continuously inhabited human settlement. Natural caves in the tufa limestone, exposed as the Gravina cut its gorge, attracted the first inhabitants perhaps 7000 years ago. More elaborate structures were built atop them.

Benvenuti in Matera Welcome, il portale turistico istituzionale del Comune di Matera. Visita i sassi di Matera scopri gli eventi e tanto altro.

Narrow lanes, alleys and stairways winding through the cave districts, arches and galleries, large terraces, bell towers and rock churches form the ancient inhabited centre of Matera, the 2019 European Capital of Culture, also known as ‘Città dei Sassi’ (City of Stone).